In recent developments within the Donetsk region, a "Nova Poshta" branch in Sloviansk was damaged by a Russian drone strike. The National Guard's "Azov" Brigade eliminated over 1,800 Russian forces in May, maintaining defensive operations in Dobropillia. An M113 armoured carrier withstood multiple drone hits to rescue wounded soldiers near Kostiantynivka. Russian attacks in the area resulted in civilian casualties, with ongoing evacuations and damage to infrastructure reported. Ukrainian strikes targeted Russian military positions, disrupting key logistics and command centers, significantly impacting the enemy's operational capabilities.

What recent damage was caused by drone strikes in Sloviansk?

Overnight, a drone strike by Russian forces inflicted damage on a "Nova Poshta" branch in Sloviansk, part of the Donetsk region. Infrastructure damage was reported, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by aerial assaults in the region.

What are the reported achievements of the "Azov" Brigade in May?

The "Azov" Brigade, part of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, has claimed significant success in May by eliminating over 1,800 Russian troops and destroying hundreds of enemy equipment, focusing operations in the Dobropillia sector to thwart Russian assaults.

How have Ukrainian forces responded to Russian advances near Kostiantynivka?

In response to Russian advances near Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian forces employed an M113 armoured personnel carrier to evacuate wounded soldiers amid heavy drone attacks, exemplifying resilience and tactical adaptation in adverse combat conditions.

What has been the impact of Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the recent period?

Intensive Russian shelling in the Donetsk region has resulted in numerous civilian injuries and fatalities, significant infrastructure damage, and an increase in displacement of residents. These events underscore the continued crisis impacting the civilian population.

How are Ukrainian forces disrupting Russian logistical operations in occupied territories?

Ukrainian forces have launched targeted strikes on Russian military logistics and command centers in occupied territories, including Luhansk and Donetsk, effectively dismantling key supply routes and communication nodes crucial for the opponent's operational sustainability.

What evacuation measures have been taken in the Donetsk region?

Evacuation efforts in Donetsk Oblast have been ramped up with over 13,000 individuals relocated. This includes strategic evacuations of vulnerable populations such as children, aiming to safeguard civilians amid ongoing military activities and risks in the region.

What specific targets were hit by Ukrainian forces in the recent attacks?

Ukrainian strikes have successfully hit various Russian military targets such as the Nebo-SV radar, Buk-M2 air defense systems, and artillery units. These precise operations aim to weaken the enemy's defensive capacities and control over occupied territories.

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situation in Dachne near Toretsk. Evacuation of wounded soldiers Evacuation at "zero line": how wounded soldiers are being transported from Dachne near Toretsk. VIDEO The journalists showed how the evacuation from the village of Dachne near Toretsk, which is held by the Defence Forces, is taking place. 3 428 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector Situation in the Donetsk region

Russian stormtroopers before battle Soldiers of 155th SMB destroy enemy assault group during street battle in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 155th SMB named after Anna Kyivska destroyed a Russian assault group during a close firefight in the Pokrovsk area. 12 480 5 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

sniper destroys occupier Sniper shoots at occupier during battle in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO A sniper eliminated an occupier during a battle in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. 10 987 8 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

machine gunner is shooting occupiers at close range Machine gunner shoots enemy "loaf" at close range and kills at least five occupiers. VIDEO The Ukrainian machine gunner destroyed an enemy assault group that had approached his position on a "loaf" and started to land. 14 040 41 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

paratrooper fighting in Avdiivka Paratrooper Vladyslav Molodykh spent 41 days single-handedly repelling occupiers’ attacks on his position in Avdiivka. VIDEO The extraordinary story of endurance and strength of paratrooper Vladyslav Molodykh. After training in the UK, his brigade was almost immediately sent to the Avdiivka area. 15 187 72 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

explosion of a Russian infantry fighting vehicle Russian IFV explodes spectacularly after hitting mine. VIDEO A Russian IFV is blown into the air by a remotely placed mine. The incident occurred near the canal by Klishchiivka, in the Bakhmut sector of the Donetsk region. 5 060 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian Armed Forces captured two Chinese nationals in Donetsk region Two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia taken prisoner in Donetsk region – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders captured two Chinese nationals in the Donetsk region. They fought as part of the Russian army. 16 099 93 Previously in trend: Captured Chinese nationals

occupiers Russian military shoots dead their accomplice, suspecting him of explosion at their own positions. VIDEO Information about an incident of internal violence in a unit of the Russian military in the Donetsk region was posted online. 18 468 42 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Fighting near Chasiv Yar Enemy tried to cross Oskil River and break through our defences near Kostiantynopil and Rozlyv - OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO Over the past day, 4 April 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the aggressor's army advanced in Vovchansk. Ukrainian defenders did not lose any positions. 2 761 0

Russian anti-drone technology Drone operators destroying enemy "super turtle tank" and chasing its crew through weeds. VIDEO Drone operators destroyed a tank that had "state-of-the-art" Russian anti-drone defences and killed its crew in the Donetsk sector. 11 850 21 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

woman with Ukrainian flag in occupied Mariupol Woman with Ukrainian flag took to street of occupied Mariupol. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, a woman went out into the street wrapped in a Ukrainian flag. 102 753 60 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

destruction of enemy vehicles and stormtroopers Minus tank, two IFVs, three "golf carts" and 42 stormtroopers: artillery and drones destroyed occupiers’ column near Andriivka, Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukrainian artillery and drone operators destroyed a Russian convoy that was moving to assault the village of Andriivka, Donetsk region. 7 518 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

war Defence Forces eliminate Russians hiding in treelines and ruins, trying to gain foothold in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Russian troops continue massive attacks on Chasiv Yar, throwing new units into the battle, despite significant losses. The occupiers are hiding in tree lines, ruins of houses and other hideouts, trying to gain a foothold in the city. 5 288 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

drone attacking Russian stormtroopers Drone operators destroying occupiers and enemy equipment on "road of death" Selydove-Vyshneve-Hryhorivka. VIDEO Drone operators of Ivan Franko Group's unit monitor the Selydove-Vyshneve-Hryhorivka road from the air and destroy the occupiers and enemy equipment. 8 860 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

war Ukrainian defence forces destroyed enemy infantry and fortifications in Kramatorsk direction - Khortytsia OSGT. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, FPV drones are destroying enemy firing positions and hiding places. 2 589 3 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russians assault Uspenivka Enemy continues assault on Uspenivka, some forces eliminated on approaches – DeepState. VIDEO Russian troops are actively assaulting Uspenivka, near Pokrovsk. 2 553 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

war Drone operators equipped with thermal imagers eliminated Russian assault groups near Chasiv Yar. VIDEO The active elimination of enemy infantry using drones continues in the Donetsk region. Drone operators of the "Rarog" UAV battalion of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade eliminated Russian assault groups near Chasiv Yar. 9 188 23 Previously in trend: Situation at front

destruction of russian equipment in the krovsky sector Russian MTLB with ammunition explodes and shatters after Ukrainian drone arrives. VIDEO A Ukrainian kamikaze drone operator destroyed an enemy armored vehicle with ammunition in the Pokrovsk sector. 7 289 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

destruction of Russian Ukrainian troops eliminate assault group of five occupiers on outskirts of Toretsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers eliminated five Russian attack aircraft that were trying to enter a new position and gain a foothold. 7 148 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Toretsk

war Border guards destroyed cannon, Msta-B howitzer, nine trucks, two pieces of camouflaged armored equipment. VIDEO Over the past week, border guards of the Phoenix strike UAV unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Brigade have hit and destroyed a number of important occupiers' targets in the Kramatorsk direction. The soldiers attacked a R-330 Zhytel electronic warfare system, a cannon, a 152mm Msta-B howitzer, 9... 1 585 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians hit a mine on a UAZ of bread Occupiers hit mine on UAZ in Donetsk region. VIDEO The occupiers hit a mine on the road while travelling to Donetsk region. 11 562 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

close firefight with occupiers Desperate warrior threw his own helmet at two occupiers, forcing them to retreat, and killed Russians with burst of fire. VIDEO A Ukrainian soldier single-handedly eliminated two occupiers in close combat in the Kupyansk sector. 25 145 44 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

Strike on enemy in Toretsk Enemy’s concentration area in Toretsk was hit, place of deployment of enemy forces was completely destroyed - General Staff. VIDEO On 21 March 2025, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully hit the area where the Russian 1st Separate Guards Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 103rd Motorised Rifle Regiment was concentrated in a shelter and basement in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region. 8 725 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Zelenskyy in the Donetsk region Zelenskyy arrives in Donetsk region and hears report on defense of Pokrovsk direction (updated). VIDEO Today, on 22 March 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region on a working visit. 13 921 97 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy at the frontline

Occupiers carrying crutches lying on the road Eight eliminated occupiers, crutches and stretchers lie along road. VIDEO A video was posted online showing eight bodies of the eliminated occupiers lying along the road. 11 294 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian attack aircraft destroying occupiers at night Assault group of 59th Brigade clears enemy position near Uspenivka in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO A video was published online showing fragments of the offensive actions of the Shkval battalion of the 59th Separate Special Forces Brigade. 6 614 3 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

a drone flies into the pipe to the occupiers Ukrainian fibre-optic drone eliminates occupiers hiding in pipe. VIDEO A Ukrainian fibre-optic drone eliminates Russian occupants hiding in a pipe. Pokrovsk direction of the frontline, Donetsk region. 15 162 16 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Destruction of Russian MLRS in Donetsk region Enemy Grad MLRS flies into air after Ukrainian drone attack in Donetsk region. VIDEO Drone operators of the 38th Marine Brigade destroyed a Russian Grad MLRS in Donetsk region. 8 351 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

drone hits occupier near Pokrovsk Three Ukrainian drones circling over occupier’s head near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone operator eliminated the occupier with a direct hit in the Pokrovsk sector. 5 326 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The bodies of the eliminated occupiers around the destroyed loaf Occupiers inspect "loaf" burning after drone attack: "Brother, are you alive? F#ck, KIA!". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the occupiers filming their drone-destroyed "loaf" and the bodies of their eliminated accomplices in Donetsk region. 12 199 16 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

ukrainian srg eliminates occupiers near horlivka Ukrainian subversive reconnaissance group entered Russian rear near Horlivka and eliminated group of occupiers in three vehicles: "F#ck! I’m in f#ck! Bullets, f#ck!". VIDEO 18+ A video was posted online showing the occupier filming the results of the Ukrainian subversive reconnaissance group's combat work in the Russian rear near Horlivka. 32 020 68 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

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war "Birds of Magyar" hit 267 enemy unique targets in two days, including 115 occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO The operators of the 414th Brigade of unmanned aerial systems "Birds of Magyar" showed a selection of Russian manpower and equipment destruction by conventional FPV and fibre-optic drones. In two days, the Magyars' fighters hit 267 unique enemy targets, including 115 occupiers in Donetsk region. 7 407 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

war 5 armoured vehicles of 98th Airborne Division of Russian Federation destroyed by our fighters in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO The soldiers of the 24th separate mechanised brigade named after King Danylo, together with their comrades from the 5th separate assault brigade, repelled another mechanised assault by Russians in Chasiv Yar. 7 120 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

occupiers Soldiers of 79th SAAB filmed scattered bodies of several Russian assault groups in Novopavlivka direction. VIDEO 18+ Servicemen of the 79th Separate Air Assault Tavriia Brigade in the Novopavlivka direction of the Donetsk region halted an enemy assault. 13 465 12 Previously in trend: Situation at front

strike on two occupiers in Toretsk." Two occupiers disappear in flames after strike in Toretsk. VIDEO Two occupiers disappeared in flames after a powerful munition hit in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 6 143 15 Previously in trend: War Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction

war Defense Forces took control of Karlivka-Selydove highway and destroyed occupiers’ MLRS and Strela-10 SAMS. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders took control of the Karlivka-Selydove highway and destroyed enemy equipment. Operators of the Ivan Franko Group unit eliminated a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, a Strela-10 surface-to-air missile system (SAMS), as well as more than ten enemy pickup trucks and armored... 7 241 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of Russian equipment

burnt Russian crawling through cemetery Occupier with burnt arse crawling between graves in cemetery and dies after another drone strike. VIDEO A video was posted online showing fragments of the combat work of Ukrainian drone operators. 10 922 33 Previously in trend: War Drones against occupiers

war Soldiers of 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade shot and killed occupier in Chasiv Yar and repelled enemy assault. VIDEO Russian troops made another attempt to storm Ukrainian positions in Chasiv Yar, but the attack resulted in significant losses. 8 376 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians are looting in occupied Avdiivka Three occupiers carrying washing machine along street of occupied and destroyed Avdiivka. VIDEO A video of three occupiers carrying a washing machine out of a dilapidated apartment block in Avdiivka was posted online. 37 893 27 Previously in trend: War Looting in Russian army

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Azov Occupier soared ten meters into air after drone drop in Toretsk direction. VIDEO The well became a launch pad for a Russian occupier who tried to hide from the attack drones of the 1st Battalion of the 12th Brigade of the Azov National Guard. 5 492 24 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

demolition Ukrainian defence forces destroy mortar and antenna set up by Russians on roof of house in Toretsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the combined brigade "Khyzhak" of the Patrol Police Department used drones to destroy a mortar and an antenna of the Russian invaders, which the Russians had set up on the roof of a high-rise building in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 1 954 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of Russian equipment

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occupier Body of Russian invader was engulfed in flames after attack by our soldiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO The fighters of the "Black Swan" strike group of the 225th Assault Battalion continue to eliminate Russian invaders in the Donetsk region. This time, three crews engaged the target simultaneously and eliminated him. 4 723 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

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russian soldier killed in toretsk Drone operators of National Police’s Khyzhak unit destroying occupiers by drops in Toretsk. VIDEO A video of drone operators from the "Khyzhyk" of the National Police of Ukraine destroying the occupiers in Toretsk has been published online. 5 569 4 Previously in trend: Police workdays War

War National Guard soldiers attacked 5 occupiers who did not have time to reach their positions near Siversk. VIDEO Soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the Freedom Force of the National Guard of Ukraine "Rubizh" attacked five Russian invaders with a kamikaze drone. Almost reaching their positions, the group of invaders was eliminated near Siversk in Donetsk region. 5 875 12 Previously in trend: Situation at front